Comparison

Da Capo vs Saxophone by Ear

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Da Capo

Learn modern guitar fundamentals with a structured, progressive course. Access basic lessons immediately and unlock advanced techniques, chords, scales, and more with premium subscriptions. Track progress and receive a certificate upon completion.

Highlights
  • Progressive guitar lessons
  • Technique, chords, and scales
  • PDF slides and MP3 backing tracks
  • Progress tracking
  • Distraction-free study mode
  • End-of-course certificate
  • Community forum and groups
Features
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Il corso di chitarra moderna è ideale per chi vuole approfondire i fondamenti della chitarra, dagli elementi di base agli argomenti più avanzati di tecnica, accordi, scale e arpeggi, con uno studio progressivo e organizzato in Sezioni, Moduli e Lezioni. Il corso offre un bagaglio tecnico essenziale per affrontare in modo consapevole qualsiasi stile musicale. Accedi immediatamente a 10 lezioni complete senza creare un account! Crea un account START gratuito per accedere a: - 13 lezioni complete (60+ minuti di lezioni) - Slide in PDF e basi MP3 di 13 lezioni - Le demo di tutte le lezioni disponibili Diventa un membro PRO per accedere a tutti i contenuti: - Tutti i corsi e lezioni (6 corsi, 68+ lezioni, 680+ slide) - Scarica le slide in PDF e le basi in MP3 di tutte le lezioni - Forum e Discussioni (NUOVA FUNZIONALITÀ!) - Gruppi e Classi (NUOVA FUNZIONALITÀ!) - Esercizi di verifica per ogni lezione - Studia in modalità 'senza distrazione' - Traccia i tuoi progressi - Attestato di fine corso - 7 GIORNI DI PROVA GRATUITI con accesso a tutti i contenuti! SOTTOSCRIZIONE PRO MENSILE e ANNUALE La sottoscrizione Pro Mensile ha durata mensile, con mentre la sottoscrizione Pro Annuale ha durata annuale. Entrambe le sottoscrizioni prevedono un periodo di prova gratuito di 7 giorni. Dopo il periodo di prova, il costo della sottoscrizione viene addebitato sull'account Apple dell'utente. La sottoscrizione si rinnova automaticamente, con scadenza mensile (Pro Mensile) o annuale (Pro Annuale), a meno che il rinnovo automatico venga disabilitato dall'utente almeno 24 ore prima della scadenza del mese corrente. Il prezzo per il rinnovo della sottoscrizione verrà addebitato nelle 24 ore precedenti il periodo di scadenza del periodo di sottoscrizione corrente. L'utente può gestire la sottoscrizione e disabilitare il rinnovo automatico visitando le impostazioni del proprio account Apple. SUPPORTO Visita il sito www.corsodichitarramoderna.it per contattarci direttamente tramite il modulo contatti. Per inviarci un feedback, puoi utilizzare il modulo integrato all'interno dell'app o inviare un'email dalla sezione Contatti del sito. TERMINI DI UTILIZZO e INFORMATIVA PRIVACY https://corsodichitarramoderna.it/termini-e-condizioni/ https://corsodichitarramoderna.it/informativa-privacy/

About

Saxophone by Ear

Master the saxophone quickly with a unique ear-training method. Learn scales, notes, and chords to play melodies by ear in days or weeks, bypassing years of traditional study. Practice with your phone or real instrument.

Highlights
  • Learn scales and notes
  • Ear training for musicians
  • Understand chords
  • Play by ear
  • Practice with phone or real saxophone
  • Saxophone notes chart
Features
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Learn to express yourself with this beautiful instrument in DAYS and WEEKS instead of years, all the 12 scales and notes in-between. With our unique learning method you will accomplish the level of understanding which is unattainable in years of traditional learning! This is a very powerful ear training and learning tool for musicians who want a shortcut to fluency on the saxophone. With this tool you will be able to play the instrument it is meant to be played by ear, any melody or solo, you will gain a very deep understanding of chords and the notes they consist of and are surrounded by, they tell you all about this in lessons, but you never actually get to ingrain it. Yet this is the most important skill there is for mastering the saxophone and play any music by ear. The app allows you to practice with just the smartphone or with your real saxophone, all types. Also serves as a handy saxophone notes chart. This exercise might look a little bit tedious, but trust us, you will see very powerful results in your music within days of using the app. You could call it hacking the saxophone. Even if you are a complete beginner, you will learn to play your favourite tunes on the saxophone in days with Saxophone by Ear, something that other musicians struggle for MONTHS and YEARS for and still not everyone gets there. You will. During the first month. How much money would you pay to obtain such a skill? Consider this your lucky day, because you are on your way for real musicianship whether it is your hobby or you want to pursue career in music, this app sets you up for the best results. Even if you prefer to play looking at the notes, this app will greatly enhance your ability to see music, hear the written music in your mind, understand music more easily and even remember music much more easily. Standart terms and conditions apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Da Capo4 screens
Saxophone by Ear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Da Capo at 100% against Saxophone by Ear's 0%. Da Capo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Saxophone by Ear's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Da Capo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month and Saxophone by Ear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Da Capo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Da Capo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Saxophone by Ear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Da Capo ships an update every 2 weeks, Saxophone by Ear every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Da Capo versus Saxophone by Ear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDa CapoSaxophone by Ear
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco GeraceOleg Sokolov

Customer experience

Da Capo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Saxophone by Ear

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Da Capo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Mensile7 Days trial$9.491 Month
  • Pro Annuale7 Days trial$89.901 Year
3 purchases

Saxophone by Ear

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual plan$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Da Capo free?
Da Capo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saxophone by Ear free?
Saxophone by Ear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Da Capo or Saxophone by Ear?
Da Capo is rated higher. Da Capo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Saxophone by Ear averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Da Capo or Saxophone by Ear have ads?
Neither Da Capo nor Saxophone by Ear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Da Capo or Saxophone by Ear?
Da Capo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Saxophone by Ear every 6 weeks. Most recently, Da Capo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Saxophone by Ear on November 3, 2026.

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